Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin propinquāt-, past participial stem of propinquāre to draw near, approach, to bring near from propinquus.
Definition of propinquate in US English:
propinquate
verbprəˈpɪŋkweɪt
rare
no objectTo approach, draw near.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. From classical Latin propinquāt-, past participial stem of propinquāre to draw near, approach, to bring near from propinquus.